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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.80, 6,016.88 and 2,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.80, 6,016.88 and 2,947.08 is: 4,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.80 : 6,016.88 = 2,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.80/6,016.88 = 2,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.80x = 6,016.88 × 2,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.80x = 17,732,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,732,226.71/4,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.28

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